Number of families in need continues to grow

By Chuck Gibson (Thanks to Lisa Waddell)

LOVELAND, OH (July 16, 2024) – The most recent update on the needs for LIFE Food pantry expressed an urgency for donations to meet growing demand.

These LIFE Food Pantry shelves need your donations (File photo Chuck Gibson)

Connie Rotterman is Food Pantry Board President and, while grateful for “all” the regular donations, she expressed a clear message of need for continued help to meet the ever-growing number of families LIFE serves.

“We are very low on many things at the pantry as the number of families served continues to increase,” said Rotterman in the latest needs update message. “Thank you all for the donations you drop off regularly.”

For now, Donations can still be dropped off:  any time in the bin outside LIFE Pantry located at: 541 Loveland-Madeira Rd. – Loveland, OH 45140

Larger donations can be dropped off (Tue.-Sat. 10-12 a.m., Tue. & Thur. 4-6:30).

Here is the latest list of items needed:

FOOD

  • Beef Stew
  • Coffee
  • Cooking Oil
  • Juice
  • Manwich/Sloppy Jo
  • Pineapple
  • Potato Dishes
  • Rice Dishes
  • SPICES
  • Sugar
  • Tomato Paste
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Vegetables

Seniors

  • Depends – all sizes
  • Ensure/Boost

Household/Paper Goods

  • Laundry Detergent
  • Dish Soap
  • Cleaning Products
  • Paper Towels
  • Tissues

Personal Care

  • Body Wash
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner

Baby

  • Diapers – sizes 4,5,6,7,
  • Pull-ups – All Sizes

“We really need the help. Stay cool and thank you very much.” – Connie Rotterman, LIFE FOOD PANTRY BOARD PRESIDENT

BECOME A VOLUNTEER:  If anyone is interested in volunteering please go to lifefoodpantry.org – just scroll down the home page, select VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES and it will get you to Sign Up Genius. LIFE estimates it takes 42 volunteers each week to cover the shifts at the food pantry.

LIFE Runs on Volunteers! THANK YOU!

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